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The Failure of Correctional Counseling and Reentry
By Downen, Daniel Patrick. corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
The need for effective correctional counseling for offenders who are reentering communities and ways to achieve this are explained. Sections of this article are: retooling our core; intensive case management; professional development; the vocational path; taking it to the streets—not just within the institution; and the final design.... Read More
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3 pages
2010
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Correctional Assessment, Casework & Counseling
By Walsh, Anthony; Stohr, Mary k.. American Correctional Association (Alexandria, VA).
This book explains the process by which an offender’s antisocial behavior may be corrected. “Correcting antisocial behavior means that some correctional agency or institution is charged with attempting to change undesirable (criminal) behavior to desirable or appropriate behavior while offenders are in custody (jail or prison) or under supervision (probation or parole)” (p. 1). Twenty-two chapters comprise this text: understanding the need for theory; sociological and psychological theories; bio... Read More
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628 pages
1996
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Recommendations for Family Violence Programming for the U.S. Navy
By Krauth, Barbara. National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
After reviewing several domestic violence programs, the author recommends the Moral Reconation Therapy program for family violence, the Man's Work: How to Stop the Violence program to address the general issue of violence, and Project HIP: Helping Incarcerated Parents as a model parenting program. These and other programs are briefly described.... Read More
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10 p.
1993
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Aggression Management: A Program of Communication Skills and Strategies for Probation and Parole Officers [Lesson Plan]
By Bush, Jack. National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). Missouri Dept. of Corrections (Jefferson City, MO).
The objective of this lesson plan is to provide skills that will assist probation and parole officers to minimize conflict and maximize cooperation between themselves and non-compliant offenders under their supervision. Module topics include:
  • The cognitive foundations of aggressive behavior,
  • Basic skill strategies,
  • Critical situations,
  • Thinking reports as a counseling tool,
  • The follow-up interview,
  • And cognitive counseling skills.
The curriculum pack... Read More
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52 p.


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